Promoting the development and enjoyment of Tennessee trails.
Saturday, September 14 — Ritchie Hollow to Snoopers Rock in Prentice Cooper State Forest. A 10-mile in and out hike moderately strenuous due to rocks and nearly 1500’ el. gain. Starting at the TN River, we will hike up to Blowing Wind falls, then continue ascending along the bluff ridge to the outstanding Snoopers Rock overlook […]
Saturday, September 14 – Lost Creek Overlook Trail, Evans Loop and a section of Ray Branch Trail; Ice Cream Social and Refreshing Swim. Tims Ford State Park, Winchester, TN. About 6 miles, easy to moderate. Register with Joan Hartvigsen, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Bring water and lunch. You will need hiking shoes and hiking sticks and […]
Walk in the woods Seven Bridges Trail Distance: 2.1 miles. Rating: Easy to moderate Seven Bridges Trail is a 2.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels. The trail has interesting rock formations and SEVEN bridges built by volunteers. […]
Monday, September 16 – Highland Rim Chapter Meeting at 7pm at D.W. Wilson Community Center, 501 N. Collins Street, Tullahoma. Countdown to the Annual Meeting… We’ll review some of the key items related to the annual meeting, including the silent auction, bake sale, and volunteers. Everyone can help whether you plan to attend the Annual Meeting or not. […]
Tuesday, September 17 — Raccoon Mountain trails, 4-5 miles, easy/moderate, mostly a loop, not much elevation gain. Just west of Chattanooga, the Raccoon Mountain pumped-storage facility is TVA’s largest hydroelectric facility. In operation since 1978, the plant acts as a large storage battery! (https://www.tva.gov/Energy/Our-Power-System/Hydroelectric/Raccoon-Mountain). Check the hourly weather forecast within a day of the hike, as earlier forecasts can […]
Tuesday, September 17 - Thursday September 19 - Cades Cove Camping, Bike Riding, Hiking. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Contact Joan Hartvigsen for more information, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-2914. Wednesday we will ride bikes on the ll mile Cades Cove Loop Road. Call 865-448-9034 to reserve a rented bicycle. There are two turn offs to shorten […]
Meet at 6:30pm CT at the Wade Bourne Nature Center at Rotary Park, Clarksville, TN Agenda to be advised
Moderate 5 mile hike out and back to all 3 waterfalls plus the Lost Creek Cave. Bring (electrolytes) water, lunch and a snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Persons 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Depart 7:30 am CDST from the Harbor Freight outer parking lot. […]
The fall getaway is planned for Table Rock State Park in South Carolina. You will need to book your own cabin at Table Rock State Park or a room at the Cedarwood Inn. Cabins 2, 4, 9 and 12 have been reserved so far. There is a bedroom available in Cabin 2 if anyone is […]
Friday, Sept 20. Mill Ridge Park Trails. 3 miles. Easy to moderate. This is a Nashville Park located at 12924 Old Hickory Blvd, Antioch, TN 37013 opened in 2023 for the Antioch/Cane Ridge communities. See Nashville’s largest playground! Meet at Glenbrook Kroger’s parking lot at 9:00 am or the trail at 10:oo am. Bathroom facilities […]
Saturday, September 21 - Sewanee Perimeter Trail. Sewanee Memorial Cross to Bridal Veil Falls. 5 miles rated moderate. The hike will start at the Memorial Cross that runs below the bluff and sandstone overhangs. Bridal Veil Falls appears from the side of the mountain, cascades 27 feet down a limestone cliff, drops about 25 feet […]
Saturday, September 21 – Short Springs State Natural Area Workday. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am. The address is 2250 Short Springs Road, Tullahoma. Let Joan Hartvigsen know you will help, jhartvigs@comcast.net or 931-636-29194. Bring water and a snack. Bring work gloves, loppers and pruners. Bring safety glasses, mattocks, shovels, hand saws, drill […]
